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Timeless. Classic. Stately. These would be apt terms to describe a turn-of-the-century Haverford home that recently underwent a modernizing update under the careful direction of Nick Walker of Cottage Industries. Located just off Haverford Road and next to the Haverford College campus, the home has become a generational legacy for one close-knit Pennsylvania family whose children grew up in it, …

When preparing for a remodel of your Main Line home, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the process in order to minimize conflict along the way. There are many potentially stressful things that occur during a remodel. These can range from project management issues to issues to do with the work itself. These conflicts generally arise as …

If you live in the Main Line area and your home was built anywhere between 1880 and 1950, there is a good chance it contains knob and tube (K&T) wiring. While the technology, such as it is, still works well today, it is not “up to code” as far as most insurance companies are concerned. From a homeowner standpoint, most …

The Main Line communities of Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Berwyn, Haverford, Radnor, and Gladwyne are known for their varied architectural styles including beautiful mid-century modern homes, many of which contain classic features and a generous allotment of windows. Their open floor plans, the seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas, and their creative storage solutions are highly desirable to homeowners and …

Countertops aren’t the only place for granite in your home. The nature of a material like granite—its durability, its beauty, and the fact that it is virtually maintenance-free—lends itself to many other uses around your home. What is Granite? Granite is a type of large-grained igneous rock. It is mostly made up of quartz and feldspar, but it also has …

How much does a complete kitchen remodel cost? This is the number one question we are asked with regard to home upgrades. Most know that kitchen remodels are generally one of the most expensive of all remodeling jobs, but it pays dividends in the end as it adds a tremendous amount of value to your home – and it helps …

Adding radiant floor heating to your home is an investment in comfort, energy savings, and better air quality in your home. It can also raise the value of your home, should you decide to sell. Adding radiant heating to your home may require some creative thinking and planning – but make no mistake: radiant heating can be installed under an …

Cabinetry plays a major role in any kitchen design or remodel. Not only are cabinets a prominent feature of the kitchen and its usable space, they generally make up about 30 percent of your budget. Like most high-quality, handmade products, choosing custom cabinetry will increase your cost. However, there are plenty of very good reasons to choose custom cabinetry as …

Historic preservation contractors are specialists in maintaining the integrity of historic buildings. The work is largely restorative and uses methods seldom used in newer building projects – methods that preserve the craftsmanship of the original builder and stays true to the original vision, requiring a highly specialized touch that only a qualified historic preservation contractor can offer. Historic preservation differs …

The design-build approach is not new by any stretch. Lately, however, it is enjoying a resurgence as builders and clients recognize the value and simplicity it delivers from the start of the project through to completion. In the case of a simple architectural design, it enables a more streamlined building process that can save time, money, and stress by keeping …